Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT)
Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) are based on content assessed by the Keystone Exams and the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). Although not a predictor for PSSA and Keystone Exam performance, CDTs provide a snapshot on why and how students may still be struggling or exceeding grade and/or course Eligible Content. The CDT data, along with other data, informs instruction in a timely and efficient manner.
- Available for use in the classroom throughout the school year on a voluntary basis.
- Provide real-time results, ensuring valid and reliable measures, of students’ skills with links to Materials and Resources in SAS.
- Highlight student strengths and areas of need thus becoming part of the discussions between teachers, parents/ guardians, and students to set individual learning goals.
To access enrollment information and other documents for the Classroom Diagnostic Tools, please visit: https://pa.drcedirect.com .
- Add General Information Content Item
- General Information
- General CDT Information
- CDT Introduction and Overview opens in new window
- Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) Overview Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT) Frequently Asked Questions Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Add Parent Resources Content Item
- Parent Resources
- CDT Parent Resources
- CDT Information for Educators, Parents, or Guardians Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Information for Educators, Parents, or Guardians (Spanish Language Edition) Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Add CDT Skills Pamphlets Content Item
- CDT Skills Pamphlets
- Lower Grades Skills Pamphlets
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G3 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G4 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Writing G3 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Writing G4 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Writing G5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G3 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G4 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Science G3-5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Upper Grades Skills Pamphlets
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G6 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G7 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Reading G8 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Writing G6 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List ELA Writing G7 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA Writing G8 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G6 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G7 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Mathematics G8 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Science G6-8 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Algebra I Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Algebra II Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Category Skills List Geometry Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List Literature HS Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List ELA English Composition HS Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List Biology Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Diagnostic Categories Skills List Chemistry Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Add CDT Student Metacognition Templates Content Item
- CDT Student Metacognition Templates
- CDT Student Metacognition Templates - Lower Grades
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Mathematics Grades 3-5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Reading Grades 3-5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Science Grades 3-5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Writing Grades 3-5 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Templates - Upper Grades
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Mathematics Grades 6-12 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Reading Grades 6-12 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Science Grades 6-12 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Writing Grades 6-12 Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Algebra I Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Algebra II Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Biology Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Chemistry Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template English Composition Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Geometry Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- CDT Student Metacognition Template Literature Opens up a PDF file in a new tab
- Add Assessment Resources Content Item
- Assessment Resources
- A comprehensive set of resources designed to assist professional developers in providing training on the implementation and use of the CDTs
- Professional Development and Training Resources opens in new window